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the new advanced offshore industry to the cumbersome street
bookie, who is soon sure to be an extinct animal. I will prove
that if you are not wagering offshore, you are being left
behind. Comparing the two is similar to comparing the carburetor
to fuel injection, a dial up modem to high speed DSL, or a
hammer to a nail gun. Although an argument can be made for
either, in the grand scheme of sports investing, using an
offshore account provides many benefits, and more importantly
advantages that can make you a more profitable sports investor.
I will now examine some of the most important benefits and
advantages.
Convenience - 24-hour service is very important. From the
benefits of reviewing opening or overnight lines, to having
the ability to jump on a soft line, street bookies are no
match for the convenience offshore can provide. Not having
to wait until game time to place a wager can considerably
improve your profits.
Bonuses and Promotions - There is plenty of competition in
the offshore industry, and most offshore books are more than
willing to go the extra mile to get you registered and keep
you playing with them. Deposit bonuses, reduced vig, referral
programs are all ways to keep a little extra cash in your
pocket.
Security and Legality - Knowing you are going to get paid
and knowing you are doing it legally is key to strategic sports
investment. Keep in mind that you should be doing your "homework"
before depositing funds anywhere. But a few simple questions
or quick review of their business practices can curb any concerns
you have.
Playing Within Your Means - With an offshore account you
do have a set bankroll. With bankroll being an important part
of sports investing, the advantages here are plenty. It is
easier to plan ahead and play within your
means when you can only lose so much.
Futures and Props - There is no comparison between a traditional
street bookie who uses a pen, paper and calculator, to an
offshore sportsbook which operates with the newest technology,
to the lines that can be provided. From buying points, to
halftime lines, to money lines; offshore sportsbooks give
you more variety on what you can play.
Avoiding Disputes - Most offshore sportsbooks tape all incoming
calls. If a dispute arises there is always concrete evidence
of what wager was placed. Or if playing over the Internet,
printing your plays is a sound way to confirm what you played.
Privacy - What you do in your own home is your business.
And dealing with an offshore is your way of assuring your
privacy. Rather than having to meet someone to pick up your
winnings, getting a direct deposit to your bank account or
a check in the mail is your way of keeping your business to
yourself.
Internet Options - Available when you want, where you want,
how you want it. Because it is low maintenance for the offshore
sportsbook, low wager limits can now be applied. If you are
more a "recreational" player you can easily find
offshore sportsbooks that have limits as low as one dollar.
Or if you want to track line moves, or print lines from your
account for your review this is easily done.
Immediate Updates - You no longer have to go week by week.
You now have the convenience of winnings being deposited and
available for payouts almost immediately following the game.
This also reduces the amount of time and effort you must put
in to keep track of wins and or losses.
Parlays and Teasers - If you are among the many that play
these regularly, you will love playing them with an offshore
account. Playing parlays with money lines, or multi sports
teasers is just another option available. Calculating your
potential payouts is also just a click or phone call away,
quickly and accurately.
If these top ten reasons for abandoning your street bookie
are not valid reason enough, you can't beat this final reason.
Take an offshore on a test run for free or minimal investment.
Some books offer a small cash start-up to test their online
systems and you can try them risk free or with a small post
up fee.
In conclusion, the offshore industry is helping us make a
better profit on our sport investment dollar. Keep in mind
that all these perks will not be helpful if you don't do your
handicapping or go with a reputable sports service. Say good-bye
to having to play everyday. Say good-bye to the weekly meet
ups, say good-bye to game time only wagers. Say hello to anytime,
anywhere convenience of winning with confidence, security,
privacy and convenience. If you haven't been offshore yet,
now is the time to jump on the boat.
One of the best offshore sportsbooks I have encountered is
Vegas International Sportsbook. They offer an online service
as well as telephone customer service, are legally licensed
in Costa Rica and have been in operation for years. Strictly
Sports Winners recommends that if you have not yet tapped
into the offshore sportsbook industry yet, this is a great
place to start. Give them a call, tell them Strictly Sports
Winners sent you and ask any other questions you may have
about the industry or their service. Check them out online
at www.BET33.com or give them a call at 1-877-482-6948. Wager
wisely, and profit often.
By Sports Consultant, Strictly Sports Winners
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